watersnake Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Is there any top of the range you beaut swivel knives out there for sale some place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted November 20, 2011 You have to try http://www.leatherwranglers.com/ I don't know anyone not being happy with Paul's knifes...Paul is a member here on LW :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi, I have one of Paul's knifes also,,, it's a great knife, one of the best I've ever used. Pauls' blades are very sharp, & holds an edge for a long long time! I also got a knife from Bryan,, http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=28149&st=0&p=176719&hl=+copper%20+swivel%20+knife&fromsearch=1entry176719 He made me one out of copper,,, with I believe a Henley blade,, it's a great knife. I have a couple blades from Bob Beard, which are fantastic! I use them a lot. I have a knife from Henley,,, great knife & blades,,, well worth the money. I'm a swivel knife junkie,,, I have several kinds of knives & blades, including Rubyat & Ceramic, which to be made usable, must be sharpened & honed a lot. There are lots of good choices. Both Paul Z. & Henley are quick & easy & Great to deal with, & have great products. You will see the difference with the first use,,, well worth the money!! I hope this helps,,, Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherjunkie Report post Posted November 20, 2011 i have a henley knife and its great. also have a barry king knife and this one i use the most. you can find barry king swivel knives at barrykingtools.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi, ,,, I have several kinds of knives & blades, including Rubyat & Ceramic, which to be made usable, must be sharpened & honed a lot. ,,, Ed the"BearMan" Ed, what equipment/materials and procedure do you use for sharpening/honing these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Bob Beard is the best, with a year wait time. Bob's blades are the best for me. His beader and hair blades are excellent. Henley knives are also very very good, and available. Barry King makes a very good knife at a reasonable price. Art Is there any top of the range you beaut swivel knives out there for sale some place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) I agree with everything that everyone has said so far! My favorite blades are probably Bob Beards. I have several and they are terrific! I have a number of Henley knives and like their blades a lot. Leather Wrangler knives and blades are top notch. I find myself using Paul's knife and blade to do all my decorative cuts with. I haven't tried Barry's knife or blade, but knowing him as I do, I'm confident they are top shelf and well worth the money. Chuck Smith makes an excellent knife and I recently tried one of his cobalt blades and found it to be outstanding! Billy Brown at Diamond B leather is also making a new swivel knife made of titanium. I haven't seen one yet and don't know about his blades. When it comes to ceramics, I don't use them because they are too fragile and are not available in many configurations. I do have a positive report on RubyAt blades however!. I purchased mine in the late sixties for $7-$8 each as I remember. I sold each of them, WITH CHIPPED TIPS for about $25 ea on Ebay! So if anyone who purchased a RubyAt blade in 60's or 70's would like their money back please feel free to call!!!! Hope this helps! Bobby Edited November 20, 2011 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watersnake Report post Posted November 21, 2011 Is there any top of the range you beaut swivel knives out there for sale some place Thank you kindly to all who replied to my question , I have found what I'm looking for thanks to your comments . I have just ordered a Gold SK3 swivel knife and eagerly awaiting the shipment.. Thank you again Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites